Revolutions 1350 – 1900
Revolutions 1350 – 1900. What is a “revolution”? A radical or drastic change, specifically focusing on society, technology or individuals. Revolutions.
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Revolutions1350 – 1900
What is a “revolution”? A radical or drastic change, specifically
focusing on society, technology or individuals.
Revolutions take the shape of many forms, such as events, thoughts, beliefs, processes, images, ideas and transformations…
Revolutions, or changes, happen frequently to adapt with the new times or just out of necessity.
Format for your “Revolution” notes…
Name of “revolution”
When? Where? Why? Lasting impact? Interesting aspects?
Revolutions1350 – 1900
•Renaissance (1350 – 1600)•Commercial Revolution (1400 –
1550)•English Civil War (1640 – 1660)
•Enlightenment (1700’s)•American Revolution (1763 –
1783)•French Revolution (1789)
•Napoleon Bonaparte (1799 – 1815)
•Industrial Revolution (1800’s)•Latin American Revolutions
(1800’s)•Imperialism (1870 – 1900)
Renaissance
When? 1350 – 1600 Where?
Europe (origins in Italy)
Why? Encouraged new ideas and a better lifestyle
Lasting influence? Basis for modern world art, literature, science, religion and exploration Interesting aspects?
Printing press, new discoveries and influences in Americas (P/S/E/F/N)
Arts and Architecture
Who were the greatest talents of the Renaissance?
Famous artists of the Renaissance…
LEONARDOLeonardo da Vinci
1452 - 1519
Sculptor
Artist
Inventor
Engineer
Military designer
Scientist
Surgeon
Dreamer!Doer! Carpe diem!…the true Renaissance man!
http://library.thinkquest.org/13681/data/link2.htm
DONATELLODonato di Niccolò
di Betto Bardi 1386 - 1466
Sculptor of “life-size” subjects
Influences based on Greek and Roman classical images and designs
RAPHEALRapheal Sanzio
1483 - 1520
PainterCombined Christian
and Classical images
MICHELANGELOMichelangelo
Buonarroti1475 – 1564
SculptorPainter
http://www.christusrex.org/www1/sistine/
”Iron rusts from disuse; stagnant water loses its
purity and in cold weather becomes
frozen; even so does inaction sap the vigor of the mind.”
Leonardo
”I saw the angel in the marble
and carved until I set him free.”
Michelangelo
Literature
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
Greatest literary figure
Dramas, comedies, tragedies
Entertainment and
enlightenment of society
Reformation
MARTIN LUTHER
Creation of Protestant Churches
Challenged status quo of church traditions and behavior
Simple messages of the Bible
Scientific Discovery
SIR ISAAC NEWTON
Scientific discovery and knowledge using the scientific method
Inquiry into the unknown and known to gain further understanding of the world at large
Discovery
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS
Explorations and discoveries sparked and created an international (global) mentality
His curiosity led to exploration, discovery, colonization, assimilation and destruction
Commercial Revolution
When?
1400 – 1500
Where?
Europe (Origins in the
Netherlands)
Why?
Nations needed money; Dutch and Jews become money-lenders
Lasting impact?
Modern-day banking; money lending procedures
Interesting aspects?
Dutch/Jewish stereotype; greed; prejudice
“…money makes the world go ‘round!”
English Civil War
When?
1640 – 1660
Where?
England
Why?
Monarchy neglects the common people; revolt
Lasting impact?
Hatred for the monarchy; development of democracy
Interesting aspects?
Oliver Cromwell; “People’s Army and Government”
Enlightenment
When?
1700’s
Where?
Europe (origins in Paris, France)
Why?
Use “reason” to understand the truth; optimism always creates progress in society
Lasting impact?
Montesquieu – 3 branches of government; checks and balances
Voltaire – freedom of speech
Rousseau – majority rule; “natural man”
Interesting aspects?
Philosophies; “salons”; encyclopedia
American Revolution
When?
1763 – 1783
Where?
British Colonial America (13 Colonies)
Why?
To gain fair representation in society; eventual independence, “stubborn parent, rebellious teenager”
Lasting impact?
USA; new democratic nation
Interesting aspects?
1st successful revolution in all of world history to form a new nation
French Revolution
When?
1789 – mid-1790’s
Where?
Paris, France
Why?
Enlightenment encourages political and social reforms; exploitation of 3rd Estate; inevitable violence; follows lead and ideals of American Revolution
Lasting impact?
Oppression of the poor leads to complete reforms in society
Interesting aspects?
1st Estate – church
2nd Estate – monarchy/nobles
3rd Estate - poor
“…the incident at the Bastille…”
Napoleon Bonaparte
When?
1799 – 1815
Where?
France
Why?
French domination of Europe
Lasting impact?
European nations unite against a common foe; “balance of power”; Congress of Vienna
Interesting aspects?
1st dictator and emperor of France; foundation for future dictatorship
Industrial Revolution
When?
1800’s
Where?
Worldwide
Why?
Advances in technology; inventions and innovations
Lasting impact?
Factory production; new production methods; improved living conditions; monopolies; reform movements
Interesting aspects?
Science; medicine; population; education; culture
Latin American Revolutions
When?
1800’s
Where?
Central and South America
Why?
Independence; freedom; new rights provide equal opportunities for everyone in society
Lasting impact?
New Latin American nations
Interesting aspects?
Latin American nations
followed the lead of
the American Revolution
Imperialism
When?
1870 – 1900
Where?
Worldwide
Why?
Empire building; “colonialism”
Lasting impact?
World leaders emerge – USA, England, Japan and Germany
Interesting aspects?
Lead to eventual “superpowers” of the 20th Century and beyond
Revolutions
1350 – 1900
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